AML Analyst (10 months contract)

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Anti-Money Laundering Analyst for a 10-month contract based in Singapore. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of AML Risk Management, focusing on the Australian market while collaborating with international teams.

The organisation is renowned for its commitment to regulatory excellence and offers a supportive environment where your expertise in financial crime compliance will be highly valued.

• Work closely with senior leadership to implement robust AML risk controls across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring best-in-class compliance standards are met and maintained.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and ongoing training initiatives that foster both personal and professional development within a globally respected financial services environment.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with global teams, gaining exposure to diverse regulatory frameworks and contributing directly to the enhancement of financial crime prevention strategies.

What you'll do:

As an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst, you will play an integral part in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime risks by supporting critical AML initiatives focused on Australia. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve acting as a trusted advisor on complex risk issues, reviewing high-risk accounts throughout their lifecycle, and escalating concerns with well-considered mitigation strategies.

• Support the Head of AML Risk Management by implementing the team's mandate in Australia, ensuring all processes align with current regulatory expectations and internal policies.
• Act as the risk approver throughout the account lifecycle, including onboarding, periodic reviews, trigger events, and account blocks, particularly for high-risk accounts requiring enhanced due diligence.
• Identify and escalate accounts, transactions, or client relationships that present financial or tax crime risks, providing comprehensive information and proposed mitigation measures to senior management.
• Offer expert advice on financial crime risk management matters to both the Head of AML Risk Management and other key stakeholders within the business.
• Potentially manage a small team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring effective knowledge sharing across functions.
• Coordinate with Global Financial Crimes teams to ensure that risk management controls are effectively designed, implemented, and documented within relevant procedures and checklists.
• Provide regular management information reports to senior leaders for ongoing monitoring of AML risks and control effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes impacting financial crime compliance and provide guidance or training to enhance risk controls within operational processes.
• Coordinate responses for monitoring activities conducted by regulators, global compliance teams, external/internal auditors, and testing teams as required.
• Support the implementation of audit findings and compliance testing action plans for wealth management operations in Australia.

What you bring:

To excel as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst in this role, you will bring substantial experience from previous positions within regulated financial institutions across Asia-Pacific markets.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience is required for this position within a regulated financial services business.
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in financial crime compliance roles within Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia is essential, ideally including previous team leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance or AML onboarding processes at top-tier private banks is highly desirable for success in this role.
• Native written and verbal proficiency in both English and Mandarin is mandatory due to frequent communication with regional stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of Australian financial crime legislation is required; CAMS certification would be considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with complex account structures as well as private wealth management regulatory requirements and industry best practices is important.
• Proven ability to anticipate emerging risks related to money laundering or tax crimes and implement effective mitigation measures promptly.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through successful collaboration across multiple functional areas while maintaining necessary independence in decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed for dealing with potentially contentious AML issues sensitively and advising impacted teams constructively.
• High attention to detail combined with an analytical mindset ensures thoroughness when reviewing accounts or preparing reports.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most respected names in financial services—renowned for its unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and regulatory excellence. Employees benefit from access to extensive training resources designed to support ongoing professional development at every stage of their career journey.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in anti-money laundering compliance further within a globally respected institution—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; seize this opportunity to join an exceptional team making a difference in financial crime prevention.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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